Firm Profiles
Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons
An International Law Firm
An International Law Firm
Year 1 Trainee
£49,500
Year 2 Trainee
£54,000
Newly Qualified
£105,000
Pinsent Masons is a leading international law firm with nearly 3,800 professionals across 29 offices. Its reputation centres on a purpose‑led, multi‑disciplinary approach, integrating legal, tech, and sector‑specific consulting teams. The firm is a trailblazer in legal innovation, named Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe in 2023 by the Financial Times, specifically for its AI, sustainability, and digital client‑service initiatives.
TC Number
70
Seats
4
Secondments
Yes
Offices
29
Each year around 70 trainees join Pinsent Masons in London. They complete four six‑month rotations through both core and specialist areas, including innovation seats with hands‑on exposure to legal technology and process consulting. International and client secondment opportunities are available, fostering practical experience across jurisdictions.
Rankings in Chambers
119
Category
International
Pinsent Masons is highly lauded across UK and European legal rankings. It holds a staggering 119 ranked departments in Chambers UK 2025, supported by 203 ranked lawyers. The firm was named Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times in 2023, acknowledged for its AI strategy and energy‑transition initiatives. Pinsent Masons was the winner of Law.com Europe & UK Innovation Awards 2025 for Client Management Innovation and Knowledge Management Innovation. It was also named Leading UK Firm for Responsible Business by Lamp House Insights and a top‑ten employer by Working Families (2024), highlighting its commitment to ESG, diversity, and work‑life balance.
The Application Process
Vacation Scheme Deadline
TBD
A-Levels Requirements
120 UCAS
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
2:1
Application Writing
Submit personal, academic, and employment history, including contextual background details. Fine‑tuned competency‑based questions and thoughtful descriptions of your path and motivations are vital to stand out.
Assessment Centre
Successful candidates attend a full-day in-person assessment featuring:
A one-to-one interview, focused on competencies, commercial mindset, and motivation.
A business simulation exercise, which models real commercial challenges and tests problem-solving and teamwork.
A case study, involving analysis and presentation of commercial/legal scenarios.
Pinsent Masons values candidates who demonstrate analytical sharpness, collaborative communication, adaptability, commercial insight, and the ability to thrive in intensive environments.
Interview Stage
Application Writing
Psychometric Testing
Submit personal, academic, and employment history, including contextual background details. Fine‑tuned competency‑based questions and thoughtful descriptions of your path and motivations are vital to stand out.
his combines situational judgement elements, a written case study, and a short video interview—all delivered online. This holistic approach assesses your decision‑making, clarity in writing, and verbal communication simultaneously.
Psychometric Testing
his combines situational judgement elements, a written case study, and a short video interview—all delivered online. This holistic approach assesses your decision‑making, clarity in writing, and verbal communication simultaneously.
Interview Stage
Assessment Centre
Successful candidates attend a full-day in-person assessment featuring:
A one-to-one interview, focused on competencies, commercial mindset, and motivation.
A business simulation exercise, which models real commercial challenges and tests problem-solving and teamwork.
A case study, involving analysis and presentation of commercial/legal scenarios.
Pinsent Masons values candidates who demonstrate analytical sharpness, collaborative communication, adaptability, commercial insight, and the ability to thrive in intensive environments.
Firm Profiles
Pinsent Masons
An International Law Firm
Year 1
Trainee
£49,500
Year 2
Trainee
£54,000
Newly
Qualified
£105,000
Pinsent Masons is a leading international law firm with nearly 3,800 professionals across 29 offices. Its reputation centres on a purpose‑led, multi‑disciplinary approach, integrating legal, tech, and sector‑specific consulting teams. The firm is a trailblazer in legal innovation, named Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe in 2023 by the Financial Times, specifically for its AI, sustainability, and digital client‑service initiatives.
TC Number
70
Seats
4
Secondments
Yes
Offices
29
Each year around 70 trainees join Pinsent Masons in London. They complete four six‑month rotations through both core and specialist areas, including innovation seats with hands‑on exposure to legal technology and process consulting. International and client secondment opportunities are available, fostering practical experience across jurisdictions.
Rankings in Chambers
119
Awards
Category
International
Pinsent Masons is highly lauded across UK and European legal rankings. It holds a staggering 119 ranked departments in Chambers UK 2025, supported by 203 ranked lawyers. The firm was named Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times in 2023, acknowledged for its AI strategy and energy‑transition initiatives. Pinsent Masons was the winner of Law.com Europe & UK Innovation Awards 2025 for Client Management Innovation and Knowledge Management Innovation. It was also named Leading UK Firm for Responsible Business by Lamp House Insights and a top‑ten employer by Working Families (2024), highlighting its commitment to ESG, diversity, and work‑life balance.
The Vacation Scheme Application Process
Application Writing
Submit personal, academic, and employment history, including contextual background details. Fine‑tuned competency‑based questions and thoughtful descriptions of your path and motivations are vital to stand out.
Psychometric Testing
his combines situational judgement elements, a written case study, and a short video interview—all delivered online. This holistic approach assesses your decision‑making, clarity in writing, and verbal communication simultaneously.
Interview Stage
Assessment Centre
Successful candidates attend a full-day in-person assessment featuring:
A one-to-one interview, focused on competencies, commercial mindset, and motivation.
A business simulation exercise, which models real commercial challenges and tests problem-solving and teamwork.
A case study, involving analysis and presentation of commercial/legal scenarios.
Pinsent Masons values candidates who demonstrate analytical sharpness, collaborative communication, adaptability, commercial insight, and the ability to thrive in intensive environments.
Vacation Scheme Deadline
TBD
120 UCAS
A-Levels Requirements
Degree Requirements
2:1